ISO 21067-2:2015

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21067-2
First edition
2015-12-01
Packaging — Vocabulary —
Part 2:
Packaging and the environment terms
Emballages — Vocabulaire —
Partie 2: Emballages et termes de l’environnement
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Terms and definitions . 1
2.1 Basic and general terms . 1
2.2 Terms related to optimization of the packaging system . 2
2.3 Terms related to reuse of packaging . 3
2.4 Terms related to material recycling of packaging . 5
2.5 Terms related to energy recovery of packaging . 5
2.6 Terms related to organic recycling of packaging . 6
2.7 Terms related to chemical recovery of packaging . 7
Bibliography . 8
Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 122, Packaging, Subcommittee SC 4, Packaging
and environment.
ISO 21067 consists of the following parts, under the general title Packaging — Vocabulary:
— Part 1: General terms
— Part 2: Packaging and the environment terms
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Introduction
In order to implement the “Packaging and the environment” series of International Standards, all
those involved in the packaging chain including economic operators, public and local authorities and
consumers will be dealing with many terms related to packaging and in particular to used packaging.
Some of the definitions in that series of International Standards are self-supporting but some make
reference to other standards.
In order to facilitate a good understanding of the International Standards in the field of packaging and
the environment, this part of ISO 21067 aims to provide a complete glossary of the terms defined in
that series of International Standards, providing, where appropriate, additional notes to make these
definitions understandable without reference to other documents.
The following principles are used as a basis:
— no preference is implied between the different methods of recovery;
— no preference is implied between different packaging materials.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 21067-2:2015(E)
Packaging — Vocabulary —
Part 2:
Packaging and the environment terms
1 Scope
This part of ISO 21067 defines terms used in the field of packaging and the environment. It does not
include terminology already covered by ISO 21067-1 or other International Standards such as ISO 14050.
2 Terms and definitions
2.1 Basic and general terms
2.1.1
packaging component
part of packaging that can be separated by hand or by using simple physical means
[SOURCE: ISO 18601:2013, 3.11]
2.1.2
packaging constituent
part from which packaging or its components are made and which cannot be separated by hand or by
using simple physical means
[SOURCE: ISO 18601:2013, 3.12]
2.1.3
packaging waste
packaging that has been used by the final consumer or end user and which is discarded for final disposal
and is not intended for reuse or recovery
[SOURCE: ISO 18601:2013, 3.15]
2.1.4
used packaging
packaging that has been used by the final consumer or end user and which is destined for reuse or recovery
[SOURCE: ISO 18601:2013, 3.24]
2.1.5
recyclable
characteristic of a product, packaging or associated component that can be diverted from the waste
stream through available processes and programmes and can be collected, processed and returned to
use in the form of raw materials or products
[SOURCE: ISO 18604:2013, 3.6]
2.1.6
supplier
entity responsible for placing packaging or packaged goods on the market
Note 1 to entry: The term “supplier” in normal usage can relate to various points in a supply chain. For the
purpose of ISO 18601, it relates to any point in the supply chain where a transaction relating to packaging or
packaged goods takes place.
[SOURCE: ISO 18601:2013, 3.22]
2.1.7
emptier
person or entity who empties a package
[SOURCE: ISO 18603:2013, 3.10]
2.2 Terms related to optimization of the packaging system
2.2.1
packaging system
complete set of packaging for a packaged good, encompassing one or more of the following that are
applicable (depending on the packaged goods): Primary packaging, Secondary packaging, Tertiary
(distribution or transport) packaging
[SOURCE: ISO 18602:2013, 3.6]
2.2.2
packaging optimization
process for the achievement of a minimum adequate weight or volume (source reduction) for meeting
the necessary requirements of primary or secondary or transport packaging, when performance
and user/consumer acceptability remain unchanged or adequate, thereby reducing the impact on
the environment
[SOURCE: ISO 18602:2013, 3.1]
2.2.3
critical area(s)
specific performance criterion/criteria which prevents further reduction of weight or volume without
endangering functional performance, safety and user/consumer acceptability
[SOURCE: ISO 18602:2013, 3.2]
2.2.4
substances
chemical elements and their compounds in the natural state or obtained by any production process,
including any additive necessary to preserve stability, and any impurity deriving from the production
process used, but excluding any solvent which may be separated without affecting the stability of the
substance or changing its composition
[SOURCE: ISO 18602:2013, 3.7]
2.2.5
mixture
preparation or solutions composed of two or more substances (2.2.4)
[SOURCE: ISO 18602:2013, 3.8]
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2.2.6
safety data sheet
documentation providing comprehensive information about a substance (2.2.4) or mixture (2.2.5)
Note 1 to entry: The UN Globally Harmonized System (3rd revised edition) — Part 1 and Annex 4 - requires that
documentation should be provided to users of the substance or mixtures and to contain the required information.
[SOURCE: ISO 18602:2013, 3.9]
2.2.7
substances hazardous to the environment
any substances (2.2.4) classified as presenting an environmental hazard according to the UN Globally
Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals and its amendments (GHS) (3rd revised
edition), Part 4, whilst meeting the criteria of labeling with the environmental hazard pictogram
Note 1 to entry: This is a general classification of substances hazardous to the environment and c
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